Cyber Security Operations Jr Analyst

Spahrsolutionsgroup; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SPAHR seeks a Cyber Security Specialist to protect DoD networks with 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. This onsite Ft Belvoir position requires working nights, weekends, and holidays, with a 2200–0600 schedule Tue-Sat and 10% travel.

Active DoD Top Secret clearance and CSSP certifications are required, along with SIEM and OSINT experience. You’ll collaborate with CSSP analysts and engineers to defend mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required.
• IAT II certification and CSSP Analyst certification (Security+ CE or better, CEH or better).
• Experience with open-source research and SIEMs.
• Knowledge of network protocols and OSI model basics.
• Experience with Splunk and Trellix ESS (McAfee HBSS).
• 1 year of cyber security analyst experience or 3 years IT experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze artifacts from logs, system images, and captures to characterize activity and enable remediation.
• Perform initial cyber incident triage to determine scope and urgency and escalate as needed.
• Support 24x7 cybersecurity monitoring and incident response across the distributed network.
• Collaborate with CSSP analysts, engineers, and agency stakeholders to process intelligence and develop mitigations.
• Monitor defense services to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DoD networks.
• Research threats/adversaries across open sources and government databases and share findings with the team.

Skills

Threat hunting

Incident response

Open-source research

Team collaboration

Network analysis

PowerShell and Bash

Cybersecurity operations

Education

DoD TS clearance

IAT II certification

Security+ CE or CEH

CSSP Analyst certification

Windows Server 2022

Red Hat security

Tools

Splunk

Trellix ESS

SIEMs

OSINT platforms

Network analysis tools

Job description

Our DoW CSSP operates 24x7x365 to defend the network. This role requires shift work, which means you will likely work nights, weekends, and federal holidays. You must be fully prepared and willing to commit to this schedule.

Schedule: 2200 – 0600, Tuesday - Saturday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Location: Onsite Ft Belvoir, VA

Clearance requirement: Active DoD Top Secret- must be SCI eligible

Type of Environment: Office

Amount of travel: 10%

The Cyber Security Specialist plays a critical role in protecting DTRA's enterprise network by providing 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring, threat detection, and incident response support. Working alongside Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) analysts, engineers, and agency stakeholders, you will help identify emerging threats, assess risk, investigate security events, and support the defense of mission‑critical systems.

This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy threat hunting, cybersecurity operations, incident response, and working in a fast‑paced environment focused on protecting national security interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze network and/or host artifacts from a variety of sources to include logs, system images and packet captures to characterize activity, determine root cause, operational impact, and to enable rapid remediation and/or mitigation of cyber threats within the Enterprise Network through the investigation process.
• Perform initial cyber incident triage; to include determining initial scope, urgency, and potential impact; identifying the specific vulnerability; escalating incidents to Tier II analysts.
• Must be familiar with the DoDI 8530.01 (Cybersecurity Activities Support to DoD Information Network Operations).
• Manage and document cyber defense incidents from initial detection through escalation.
• In support of the DTRA J6C Cybersecurity Department, the Cyber Security Analyst will provide the required resources and expertise to support 24x7x365 cybersecurity monitoring and response across DTRA’s distributed network operations environment.
• Working with the DTRA J6C, contractor CSSP analysts and engineers shall collaborate with various teams throughout the agency to process intelligence, determine threat, develop mitigations, monitor for attacks, and assess risk while providing cyber based Situational Awareness to agency leadership and stakeholders.
• The Cyber Security Specialist will monitor computer network defense services in a manner that effectively safeguards the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DTRA-supported network environments and Information Technology infrastructure.
• The Cyber Security Specialist will provide the required resources and expertise to ensure compliance with DoD CSSP Evaluators Securing Metrics (ESM). In addition, the Cyber Security Specialist will be provided support within the existing CSSP structure which includes four simultaneously running processes tooled to assist and defend the system subscriber. The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for network threat monitoring across a variety of tools.
• The analyst must also be proficient in conducting research on threats and adversaries across various open source and government database platforms. The ability to work effectively within a team is essential, as the analyst will be required to share and discuss information discovered during the research and monitoring process.

Qualifications

• Must have Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• IAT Level II certification and CSSP Analyst certification (Security+ CE or better, CEH or better)
• Computing Environment certification desired (Windows Server 2022, Red Hat security, Splunk Power User etc.)
• Experience with open-source research, analyzing network traffic, analyzing windows logs, experience with network and host‑based security systems, experience with SIEMs, basic knowledge of network topography, intermediate understanding of network protocols, and through understanding of the OSI model.
• Experience with Splunk and Trellix ESS (McAfee HBSS)
• Minimum 1 year of cyber security analyst experience or 3 years of IT experience

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to directly support a mission‑focused cybersecurity program protecting critical government systems. You'll work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals, leverage advanced security tools, and play a key role in defending against evolving cyber threats.

Desired Qualifications

• SANS GCIH or similar certification
• Tanium Interact Module experience
• Wireshark experience
• Open source research experience
• PowerShell and Bash use
• 1 year experience working at a CSSP
• Familiarity with CJCSM 6510.01B

SPAHR is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.